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3 weeks ago
A taste of nature can provide balance and calm during the workday
The crisp crinkle of fallen leaves beneath your feet. The swish and trickle of water moving through a stream. A breath of crisp, fresh air. Spending time in nature can be invigorating or produce feelings of peace and calm.
3 weeks ago
Mobility exercises are an important part of fitness as we age. Here are some tips
As they age, it's not uncommon for many people to let out a muted groan when getting out of bed in the morning. But if you "oof" every time you get in a car or "aargh" while bending over to pick up something, it may be time to prioritize exercises that target your mobility.
4 weeks ago
Illinois mother wins $350,000 Lucky Day Lotto jackpot
Winner says Christmas Day drawing brought an unexpected start-of-year blessing.
4 weeks ago
Crime of the Week: Crime Stoppers Trivia Night to be held January 31
January 31 at the BOS Center.
4 weeks ago
Miss Capital City is looking to become Miss Illinois
McKenna Vereeke wants to be Miss Illinois and also a psychiatrist.
4 weeks ago
6 therapist-approved mental health tips to kick off the new year
Rula offers six therapist-approved mental health tips for the new year, emphasizing self-reflection, energy management, and setting achievable goals.
4 weeks ago
The coolest technology from Day 1 of CES 2026
Nvidia, AMD and Intel all had important chip and AI platform announcements on the first day of CES 2026, but all audiences wanted to see more of was...
4 weeks ago
Finding joy through words: mother, son share hope in ‘Adventures of Neo’ series
Dawson told WAND News that the series was born out of a dark time shortly after Neo’s diagnosis.
4 weeks ago
‘It’s a lifestyle’: Local runner tests his limits in ultramarathons
"It's a lifestyle," Albert said. "[People are] always telling me I'm crazy for how much I run."
4 weeks ago
Still thinking about resolutions? Expert says make them more attainable and not as big
A local doctor suggests going beyond the typical New Years resolutions.
4 weeks ago
Improve your money habits by setting financial resolutions for 2026
Most financial resolutions fall into four categories: creating a budget, reducing debt, building up savings and improving credit scores.
4 weeks ago
Oh baby! Meet the first newborn of 2026 in Springfield
Theodore Barker: Born 12:41 a.m. 1/1/2026. 8 pounds, 6 ounces, 20 inches long.
